February weather forecastArlington, MA
February
Weather in February
In February, the weather in Arlington, Virginia leans towards the colder side similar to January, although increasing daylight hours hints at the impending spring. The month gets an additional 1.1 hours of daylight displaying the slow but sure journey towards warmer months. Moreover, snowfall in this month increases to 4.72" (120mm), marking February as the highest snowfall month of the year. When March comes around, residents generally start to experience a slight improvement in the weather conditions. Furthermore, February holds the second-highest relative humidity of the year at 78%.Temperature
Arlington's weather in February, with an average high-temperature of a still icy 36.3°F (2.4°C), subtly shifts from January's 33.4°F (0.8°C). Arlington temperatures generally rest at a low of 23°F (-5°C) during the February nights.Humidity
The most humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Arlington, in February, during 8.5 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Arlington, Massachusetts, there are 142.8 rainfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 4.72" (120mm) of snow.Daylight
In Arlington, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.
Sunshine
February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Arlington, MA
- Average high temperature in February: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in February
Arlington, MA
- Average pressure in February: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Arlington, MA
- Average wind speed in February: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in February
Arlington, MA
- Average humidity in February: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in February
Arlington, MA
- Average rainfall in February: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in February
Arlington, MA
- Average rainfall days in February: 8.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in February
Arlington, MA
- Average snowfall in February: 4.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Arlington, MA
- Average snowfall days in February: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Arlington, MA
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in February
Arlington, MA
- Average sunshine days in February: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Arlington, MA
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Arlington, MA
- Average cloud cover in February: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in February
Arlington, MA
- Average visibility in February: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).
